Griffin v. Warner

Citations

• 48 Cal. 383
• 1874 Cal. LEXIS 160

Syllabus

<p>Sake of Land by Order of Probate Court.—When, a sale of the real estate, left by an intestate, is made by an administrator, and a person other than the purchaser afterwards offers to take the land at a price at .least ten per cent, greater than that bid, and the Probate Court for this reason refuses to confirm the sale, it may, in its discretion, either order a new sale or accept the bid of the person who thus offers an increased price.</p> <p>Idem.—When, in such case, the Court refuses to confirm a sale, it may continue the matter for further proceedings, and, at a subsequent term, either accept the bid of the person who offers an increased price, or order a new sale.</p> <p>Power of Pb'obate Court oyer its Orders. — When, in an order of the Court refusing to confirm a sale of land made by an administrator, because an offer is made of at least ten per cent, more, a clause is inadvertently included declaring the sale null and void, the Court may, at a subsequent term, accept the new bid.</p>